You're On My Mind
Roy Lyrics
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I would rather be alone
Spin my vinyl records home
Than lay with some pretty girl
Who doesn't dig my Robert Johnson tunes
Tuesday break coffee black
Wear my fawn fedora hat
That I find blows my mind
Nothing can compare to this
Can never miss my favorite bliss
Oh no no, no no no
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
You're my ace, winning hand
Lucky starlight wonderland
Shinning bright diamonds, baby
Just a little more
You're my ace, jammin' band
Guitar rhythm on the sand
Every little thing's gonna be alright
We move in water, shore to shore
Without a boat or any oar
We always find compass point
Nassau feels very good to me
You look like Candice Swanepoel
Secret romantic fool
On cloudy days, one hundred ways
That I find blows my mind
Nothing can compare to this
Can never miss my favorite bliss
Oh I know, I know, I know, no no
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
You're my ace, winning hand
Lucky starlight wonderland
Shinning bright diamonds, baby
Just a little more
You're my ace, jammin' band
Guitar rhythm on the sand
Every little thing's gonna be alright
You and I, we belong together
We make life better
(Oh jammin', oh jammin', na na)
You and I, we can sail together
Across any weather
Oh I know, I know, I know, no no
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
(Alright)
You're my ace, winning hand
Lucky starlight wonderland
Shinning bright diamonds, baby
Just a little more
You're my ace, jammin' band
Guitar rhythm on the sand
Every little thing's gonna be alright
(Oh, and every little thing's gonna be alright)
You're my ace, winning hand (oh you're my ace)
Lucky starlight wonderland
Shinning bright diamonds, baby
Just a little more now
You're my ace, jammin' band (oh jammin')
Guitar rhythm on the sand (oh jammin', na na)
Every little thing's gonna be alright
(Oh, and every little thing's gonna be alright)
With every little bit
Every little hit's going faster
With every little bit
Every little hit's going better
The song "You're On My Mind" by Roy is a fun and upbeat love song that describes the singer's feelings about his significant other. The first verse starts with the singer expressing his preference of being alone rather than being with someone who doesn't like the same things as him, such as listening to Robert Johnson tunes. The singer then describes his daily routine of wearing his fedora hat and enjoying the little things in life like coffee and sunny days. He can't help but think of his significant other and how they surpass any joy that he can find in his daily rituals. The chorus is an ode to his partner, calling them his "ace," his lucky starlight wonderland, and jammin' band. No matter what, everything is going to be alright as long as they are together.
The second verse talks about the adventures the couple has together, whether it's across the water or in Nassau. He compares his partner's beauty to that of Candice Swanepoel and reveals that he's a secret romantic fool in the midst of cloudy days. The chorus repeats itself, but emphasizes that the two are better together and can conquer anything as a team. The bridge brings in a new element, where the lyrics express that the longer they're together, the better their love gets. With each hit, it gets faster and better, solidifying the idea that their love will only continue to grow.
The overall message of the song is that no matter how mundane daily life can be, love makes everything better. One can have all the little things they enjoy, but it's nothing compared to the joy their partner brings them. The chorus of "You're On My Mind" is a reminder to appreciate the person you love and to enjoy each day as it comes.
Line by Line Meaning
I would rather be alone
I don't need anyone else to feel complete. Being alone with my music is enough for me.
Spin my vinyl records home
I like to listen to my music on vinyl records, and I do it at home.
Than lay with some pretty girl
I prefer my music over being with someone just because they are attractive.
Who doesn't dig my Robert Johnson tunes
I want to be with someone who appreciates the same music as me. If they don't like Robert Johnson, it's not going to work out.
Tuesday break coffee black
On Tuesdays, I drink my coffee black, with no cream or sugar.
Wear my fawn fedora hat
I wear a specific type of hat, a fawn fedora.
Sunny days, fifty ways
When the weather is nice, I find so many ways to enjoy my time.
That I find blows my mind
The things I do during nice weather astound me sometimes.
Nothing can compare to this
I believe that nothing else can compare to the joy I get from my music and simple pleasures.
Can never miss my favorite bliss
I will always love my music and the things that make me happy.
You're my ace, winning hand
You are my perfect match, my lucky charm.
Lucky starlight wonderland
Being with you feels like I'm in a lucky, dreamlike paradise.
Shinning bright diamonds, baby
You are as strong and valuable as diamonds to me.
Just a little more
I can never get enough of you.
You're my ace, jammin' band
You are my perfect musical match, like being in a good band.
Guitar rhythm on the sand
I imagine a happy, relaxed moment with us playing guitar on the beach together.
Every little thing's gonna be alright
I believe that despite life's hardships, everything will be alright with you by my side.
We move in water, shore to shore
We don't need the biggest or fanciest transportation; we can travel through water without a boat or oar.
Without a boat or any oar
Our bond is strong enough that even without any tools, we can still travel.
We always find compass point
Even without a map or guide, we always know our way because of the strong bond we share.
Nassau feels very good to me
The tropical paradise of Nassau is the perfect location for us to explore and relax.
You look like Candice Swanepoel
You are beautiful and look like the supermodel Candice Swanepoel.
Secret romantic fool
Despite being private about my feelings, I am a hopeless romantic at heart.
On cloudy days, one hundred ways
Even when the weather is gloomy, I still find so many ways to enjoy life with you.
Oh I know, I know, I know, no no
I am sure of my feelings for you and nothing can change that.
You and I, we belong together
Our love is meant to be.
We make life better
Together, we can face anything that life throws our way.
You and I, we can sail together
We can go on adventures together, through rough and smooth waters.
Across any weather
Our bond is strong enough to weather any storm.
With every little bit
Step by step, with each moment we spend together.
Every little hit's going faster
Our love is getting stronger and faster with each passing moment.
Every little bit
Each moment in our love story.
Every little hit's going better
My love for you only gets better with each passing moment.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Corey Hart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
If you believe in yourself
You’ll know the real you
It’s coming from within
Sincerely, sincerely
You subject yourself to being vulnerable
Not knowing why you fall in love
And so you become
What you are made to become
It’s not at all fair that I feel as I do
Tell me something to make me feel better
My sister, I am your mind. Within you there’s a never-
ending magnitude of infinite strength, wisdom and will.
You travel my roads through life never knowing your own
true reality because my thoughts remain like distant
quasars. You abuse me by never letting me say and do as
I feel. Our thoughts split from love affairs to choice
of friends. We argue like two enemies yet we are good
friends.
Now, there are moments when we harmonize with each
other, and become one with nature and reality. But
these times are few. When after you have replenished
yourself, the fear of the truth sets in. We split, and
you start to run again. Running, running, running.
Running through women, men, jobs, people and life
looking for the answer when I had it all along. But I
smile… because I am your mind.
I was your mind yesterday; I am your mind today; and
I’ll be your mind tomorrow. And as our end draws near
we will become closer. But you and I, you and I, we
will never be one, for I will part from you and you
will part from me; you finding another mind and I
another soul. And we’ll travel on and on.
By the way, I need more than sex to nourish my
equilibrium. But I do need sex. I also need sun, trees,
stars, creativity and love. But you saturate my soul
with too much of one and not enough of the other.
Therefore I cry. But why do we cry? Because tears
cleanse the windows of our minds. I am your mind.
Tell me something to make me feel better
All your thoughts inside your mind wanting to be free
Well, now you’ve got the chance to let your mind grow…
and be free. Because the music is just trying to say
things to free your mind. And if you let your mind be
free, then you can understand mine. There’s no need to
be afraid of me. I want to be your friend. I’m just
trying to give you music from deep, deep, deep within.
And on and on, and on and on
Tell me something to make me feel better
All of your dreams can become reality. My dial reaches
full, but you’ve only been turning me halfway. Turn me
up, and alpha and theta waves will spew from your
pores. Knowledge, peace, happiness and prosperity will
be placed at your feet. Let’s, let’s create. Solve.
Love. Accomplish. And unify. As-Salaam-Alaikum.
@Kozmiknomadiko
This is genius level music. When you think of the time period this stuff was made, EWF, Cold Heat, Grover Washington, James Brown, Nina Simone, and people like Marvin Gaye, as well as on the African continent with Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, Letta Mbulu . . . this was when Africans/African-Americans were highly conscious of their collective position in the world. I wonder what it would take for African people to return to this level of consciousness in their music. Shout out to brothers like Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, and Gambino, as well as sisters like Erykah Badu, Esperanza Spalding, Lira, Thandiswa Mazwai, and Simphiwe Dana for keeping the artistic integrity of Afro Consciousness in their music . . .
@daveleafey9283
true genius
@wuzhattenin
Thanks for the music suggestions. Been listening to the likes of Roy Ayers and Fela Kuti since I was 16 but a few of those artists I've yet to listen to. Appreciate that knowledge and insight too.
@cwalter1231
Wooooo you said it all!!!!
@KarenLondon
Well said!!!
@VINZBROWN
PREEEACH, BROTHA PREEACH!!!!
@PeepthisSoon
Afro Consciousness expressed through the music and art of the 70's..No one did it better than Roy Ayers. Being black in America was the thing to be and culturally was a viable pursuit by many..including Europeans who expressed redemption for their wicked role in the black diaspora throughout the world. The Reagan Revolution changed all that healing back to the wickedness we experience today...sadly..
@TennAkeySAINT
Yup crack was a conspiracy "read the 13th ammendant, slavery and involuntary servitude it prohibits that's why they giving drug offenders time in double digits"-killer mike
@PABLOHOLMEZ
Fahim Sharad Well said X
@darrylslaughter649
Great breakdown and this is all part of that evil,sinister new world order that has been imposed on the masses,but especially the black masses.Population control,genocide and eugenics right in the faces of the black masses straight up.Read the book " Dark Alliance " by Gary Webb